The Nevada Irrigation District is considering stronger water conservation measures that could take effect in August. At Wednesday’s Board of Director’s meeting General Manager Rem Scherzinger said the district may implement portions of its Stage III Drought Contingency Plan to comply with new emergency urban water use regulations handed down by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Under a current Stage II drought declaration, NID is asking all customers to voluntarily reduce water usage by 20 percent. The new rules go into effect August 1st and NID has 30 days to come into compliance.